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Accountancy and business advisory firm Armstrong Watson, which has offices in Scotland and the North of England, has relocated its headquarters to a newly constructed purpose-built site. The move to James Watson House, in Rosehill, Carlisle, signifies a substantial investment, uniting over 180 colle

Finsbury Food Group, which acquired Coatbridge-based Lees earlier this year, has accepted an acquisition offer from Frisbee Bidco, a subsidiary owned by Isle of Man asset management firm DBay Advisors, in a deal valued at £143.4 million.

The minister for local government, empowerment and planning, Joe Fitzpatrick MSP, unveiled a series of appointments to the Accounts Commission for Scotland, the public body entrusted with overseeing the performance and expenditure of local councils, joint boards, and integration joint boards across

Celtic Football Club has revealed record annual pre-tax profits of £40.7 million, boosted by a triumphant return to the Champions League and other strategic moves.

As part of UK Savings Week from 18 to 24 September 2023, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging nearly 430,000 young adults aged between 18 and 21 to claim their unclaimed Child Trust Funds (CTFs). Child Trust Funds are long-term, tax-free savings accounts and were set up for every child born

Aberdeen-based Neil Thomson discusses the challenges and strategies related to international workforce mobility in the global energy sector, emphasising the importance of compliance with visa and immigration regulations. In the dynamic landscape of global energy projects, time is of the essence. Swi

A fundraising campaign is underway today to re-open Edinburgh’s Filmhouse, a well-loved cinema known for presenting one of the most ambitious and diverse cinema programmes in the UK. The ambition is for Filmhouse to open its doors once again in 2024. Newly formed charity Filmhouse (Edinburgh)

Chartered surveyors and property consultants Graham + Sibbald has appointed Jennifer Doran as the business’ first finance director. Ms Doran is based at the company's Glasgow office and has been brought onboard to assist the firm in achieving its expansion plans in the coming years.

The administrators of Dundee-based construction services firm McGill, which entered administration for the second time in less than four years in August last year, are taking legal action against its parent company, United Capital Investments Ltd (UC), to recover £442,602.

Blair Nimmo and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath Advisory have been appointed as joint interim liquidators for Edinburgh-based company Bross Bagels Limited. As of 29 August 2023, the official registered address of Bross Bagels has shifted to c/o Interpath Limited in Glasgow.

Following a period of marketing by Christie & Co, joint administrators from FRP Advisory have facilitated the sale of Skirlie Castle Limited's business and assets, including Glenskirlie Castle in Stirlingshire, to Glasgow-based Khungha Investments Limited. The deal, which is for an undisclosed s

Despite concerns over the Bank of England's recent hike in base interest rates to a 15-year peak of 5.25%, Glasgow's property market has remained "robust and thriving", according to Scottish estate agents Corum. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the company has reported a 10% rise in property viewin

Nationwide reported a notable 0.8% month-on-month dip in house prices in August, reflecting the largest annual drop since July 2009 with values down by 5.3%.

Inverness-based Aurora Energy Services has acquired Caithness-based, lifting and inspection firm Northern Marine Services (NMS) as part of its strategy to expand its services portfolio and geographic reach. NMS is an established specialist provider of non-conventional lifting, inspection, logistics

Private equity investment in Scotland’s mid-market businesses cooled in the first half of 2023 as market volatility and tough trading conditions took hold, according to the latest analysis by KPMG UK. The firm’s latest Mid-Market Private Equity report found that 21 deals worth £2.2